Vicuña Beanie

A premium knit beanie from rare vicuña wool, the finest natural fiber known for its unmatched warmth-to-weight ratio. It qualifies for HTS 6505.00.90.45 as knitted headgear made up from fine animal hair textile, not in strips or shaped. Luxury item for high-end fashion.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.5%+35.0%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇨🇦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇩🇪Germany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
🇯🇵Japan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6502.00.90.60Lower: 41.8% vs 42.5%

If in unfinished hat shape form

Hat shapes plaited or assembled from fine hair strips (not sewn spirals) fall under 6502, prior to final makeup.

6505.00.20Same rate: 42.5%

If of man-made fibers but trimmed with fine hair

Predominantly synthetic headgear with minor fine hair trim uses 6505.00.20 subheading.

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 42.5%

If imported as worn or second-hand

Worn headgear of any material, including fine animal hair, reclassifies to Chapter 63 heading 6309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source CITES documentation for vicuña, as it's protected—essential for CBP clearance

Detail yarn count and weave type in manifests to prove 'fine animal hair' status

Avoid bulk packaging; retail-ready units reinforce headgear classification over yarn